Reporting to the Project Manager of the Humber River Basin Project and working closely with researchers at the Canadian Forest Service and the provincial Forest Service, the Geospatial Web Delivery Specialist will use geographic information system and web technologies to: design web-based applications for sharing of geospatial data; develop tools for the communication of project information; and design front end webpage to describe overall project as well as link to aforementioned web-based applications and communication tools.

Job Qualifications

Considerable experience (3-5 years) in the design and delivery of geospatial information via the internet using ESRI ArcGIS software products (ArcGIS Server); graduation with an acceptable undergraduate degree from a recognized university in a field of the natural sciences related to the duties of the position (eg: Biology, Geography, Environmental Sciences, Forestry or other sciences related to the position) with acceptable specialization in geographic information systems (GIS); or any equivalent combination of experience and training. The candidate should have experience in programming and customization within the ArcGIS Server environment (JAVA, Flex, .NET); a strong knowledge of metadata and CGDI standards and formats and the delivery of this information via the internet; and experience in webpage design. Demonstrated abilities to communicate clearly, plan and organize assigned work schedules effectively, and work in a team environment would be considered assets.

Other Information

To apply for this position, fully complete an APPLICATION FOR NON ACADEMIC EMPLOYMENT and attach a current resume, addressed to:

Director of Human Resources
Memorial University of Newfoundland
St. John’s, NL A1C 5S7

For further information concerning this opportunity, or to obtain a copy of the application form, please visit us on the web at: www.mun.ca/humanres/; or contact in St. John’s, the Recruitment Office, Department of Human Resources, Room A4039, Arts and Administration Building, Elizabeth Avenue, phone (709) 737-7403, fax (709) 737-2700; in Corner Brook, Room AS202, Sir Wilfred Grenfell College, University Avenue, phone (709) 637-6233, fax (709) 637-6239; or email recruitment@mun.ca. If applying by email, please state the competition number (RCC-09-04) in the subject line.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. Memorial University is strongly committed to employment equity and especially welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, including women, men, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, members of sexual minorities and persons with disabilities.

Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador
P,O, Box 4200
Department of Human Resources